Jan 1, 1939 - March 10, 2015I write this myself, on a bright sunny day in order to remove the burden o...

​​​Jimmy John's owner Ken Yzurdiaga and Manager Joe Lash present a check to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada. Accepting the check were Laurie Gorris, Chief Professional Officer, and Cliff Sorensen, Board Member.

Jimmy John's held a community night fundraiser, Feb. 9 2015 and donated 20 percent of all proceeds. This donation will cover the membership fee for 10 kids for the entire year, allowing them to receive academic help, life skills programs, and, most importantly, adult mentoring during any out of school times at the Club.

April 27, 1921 - March 17, 2015Eunice Elizabeth (McCarthy) DuCharme, a 55-year Nevadan, died peacefull...

There were major developments Monday in the debate over taxes to fund Gov. Brian Sandoval’s $7.3 billion two-year budget, with Assembly Republicans scheduled to introduce an alternative revenue plan in an evening floor session....

A bill approved by the state Senate today 14-5 got more Democratic votes than it would have otherwise because of a willingness to compromise on both sides....

Annie Hall Estep Roberts was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on October 29, 1922 to George and Letha...

A 19-year-old Silver Springs woman died in a head-on crash Sunday on Highway 50A south of Fernley, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol. Three others were also injured.

NHP confirms Isis Aline Fetty died after a Saturn Sedan crossed over the center line and struck the Mercedes she was driving. The accident happened around noon Sunday, near Lyon County mile marker 11 approximately 1 mile south of the Fernley High School.

Lawmakers have introduced a bill that could lead to the regulation of ride-hailing companies such as Uber and Lyft. The Senate Commerce and Labor Committee is sponsoring ......

Only 17 percent of voters in Nevada Assembly Speaker John Hambrick’s Las Vegas district approve of an effort to recall the Republican, according to a poll released Monday....

The Charity Golf Tournament of the Spring is almost here. The second Kilroy Klassic Holes for Heroes fundraising tournament for Honor Flight Nevada will be on Saturday, April 25, 2015 with an 8:30am shotgun start at Silver Oak Golf Center in Carson City.

The tournament is an adjusted handicap 4 person scramble format that offers fun for golfers of any skill level.

Nevada lawmakers are reviewing a bill that would require state officials to prepare an annual report about obesity in the state and what's being done to fight it. Democratic Sen. Mo Denis is sponsoring the SB402, which is ......

Federal agencies would be prohibited from enforcing state laws on state lands without permission from the county sheriff under a bill heard Monday by the Assembly Judiciary Committee....

In life, we think of milestones as birthdays or anniversaries. Children’s birthdays are celebrated with great fanfare. The house is packed with kids. There are gifts and cake galore. And the inevitable challenge of ‘how many kids will a bounce house hold’ is issued and met. Celebrations are enablers of joy, hope, and excitement. Here’s a novel idea. Wouldn’t it be cool to celebrate life achievements like kids get to celebrate birthdays?

A survey commissioned by a PAC tied to Gov. Brian Sandoval finds good news for Speaker John Hambrick and bad news for the GOP Ass. Caucus/Citizen Outhouse wing of the Republican Party.
The Nevada Jobs Coalition, which helped take the state Senate, commissioned the survey by the well-regarded Tarranc...

The 5th annual Northern Nevada Family Education Weekend for those affected by inherited bleeding disorders is scheduled for Friday June 12 through Sunday, June 14, 2015 in Elko, Nevada.

Carson City Manager Nick Marano talks with host Cortney Bloomer about plans in and around the capital city. It's Your City is a weekly program aimed at keeping you informed about city government and other organizations/happenings around Carson City, Nev. The video is about 16 minutes.

Nothing takes the edge off a Monday like a cute puppy on National Puppy Day. The one pictured is no longer that little, but he’s mine; and, no, you can’t have him. If you are looking for a dog to call your own, check out the Nevada Humane Society: they have several pooches (and kitties) looking for their forever homes.

Nevada Senate Majority Leader Michael Roberson warned lawmakers to prepare for more late nights this week as the Senate continues its dive into the details of Gov. Brian Sandoval’s business license fee proposal....

Below is my article that was published in Nevada Appeal (3/22/2014), although it is titled: Become educated, involved in local government.

For this column I will state personal views on a few topics: education, city employees, the Sheriff Department, the Board of Supervisors, ending with a little insight about Jim Shirk.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week, Monday through Sunday, March 23-29: Beginning Monday, and continuing through Wednesday, there will be lane closures on U.S. 50 between Humboldt Lane and Airport Road, and on College Parkway between Emerson Way and Goni Road from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. due to utility work.

The legendary 1860s mail carrier trail known as the Pony Express, which used horses and riders to deliver letters and parcels from Sacramento to east of the Rockies, remains a big part of Nevada's Wild West history because the trail went through the Silver State. Beginning next month the Pony Express will become a permanent fixture and a Carson City visitor destination.

More Nevada companies would be subject to a payroll tax and an annual business license fee would increase for most industries in a “hybrid tax plan” two GOP leaders will introduce Monday in the Legislature, according to a Republican familiar with a draft....

The Capital City Arts Initiative [CCAI] announces its exhibition, Tuscarora, by artist Ron Arthaud at the Carson City Community Center's Sierra Room from February 26 – June 30, 2015. Community Center is located at 851 E. William Street, Carson City.

On Tuesday, March 31, 2015, the Capital City Arts Initiative will present a talk by curator JoAnne Northrup. Her illustrated talk, Bringing the World to Northern Nevada is the next in CCAI’s Nevada Neighbors series. The talk will take place at 7pm at the BRIC, 108 E Proctor St, Carson City.

There will be an informal reception for Ms. Northrup preceding the event; the doors open at 6:15pm. The presentation and reception are free, and the public is cordially invited.